Motorsport TechnologyW Series, partnered by Acronis, has announced that it will visit four new race venues for Season Three, kicking off at the Miami Grand Prix at the brand-new Hard Rock Stadium complex.
Again supporting Formula One race weekends, the new W Series calendar will also visit Spain, France, Japan, and Mexico for the first time as well as returning to Silverstone, the Hungaroring and the Circuit of the Americas.
“W Series’ expansion continues with the announcement of our 2022 race calendar which will see us visit more circuits and countries in a single season than ever before,” commented Catherine Bond Muir (Chief Executive Officer, W Series. “Last year, we began a landmark partnership with Formula 1 and our talented grid of female racing drivers proved that they belong on motor racing’s greatest stage.
Following on from our announcement, here’s a look at our eight race locations. ⬇️
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“I am delighted that we will be returning to the Circuit of the Americas, Silverstone and Hungary in 2022, and excited to take W Series to Miami, Spain, France, Mexico and Japan for the first time – the latter representing another landmark achievement for W Series as we make our debut in Asia. We have always stated our intention to make the series a truly global movement and this calendar is the next step towards achieving that.
“Our season-ending round at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez promises to be a very special weekend indeed and I can’t wait to see the 2022 W Series champion crowned in the iconic Foro Sol Stadium. I know that our drivers will once again rise to the occasion next season, and I would like to thank Formula 1 for their continued support and commitment to creating more opportunities for girls and women in the highest categories of our sport.”
Ross Brawn, Managing Director – Motorsports, Formula 1, added: “We are proud to announce that W Series will continue to join us at eight Formula 1 races in 2022. It has been incredible to witness the championship progress as we continue to champion diversity across motor sport, and it is exciting to see the series will visit five new venues next year, including its debut in Asia.
“We believe that it is extremely important to give everyone the opportunity to reach the highest levels of our sport, and our partnership with W Series continues to demonstrate our resolve in building greater diversity across Formula 1.”
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Fraser Masefield
